Pitt played a tough Utah team, yielding in overtime. I would still venture to say they are up near the top in the conference. Louisville was the biggest disappointment in my book. I had hopes for their return, and maybe that is to come. UConn lost to a Rodriguez Michigan team that may finally be turning the corner.

The Big East intrigue game-of-the-day (for me) was of course Cincy at Fresno. The game, in my opinion, revealed a major flaw in Collaros's style of play that was similar to one in BJ Daniels of South Florida -- the same flaw Rutgers used for the win last year. Collaros tries too often to be a scrambling hero, making a big play on every play. Running backwards and around far behind the line of scrimmage, trying to make the big comeback play as speedy defenders are penning him in, is not going to fly against faster defenses. This very well may be the key to the game when Rutgers faces them this year. I believe Collaros was sacked 8 times, indicative of some issues there (understatement?).

Now, while not in the Big East, I do not know what to make of the UNC team. I didn't watch the game, so am purely speculating here. UNC was without many starters, and it was close in score at the end. Perhaps LSU yielded a late score to them to help wind down the clock. But, it appears UNC is quite capable of playing well anyway, and if these benched (a.k.a. well rested) starters do get the OK to come back on the field in time for the Rutgers game, Rutgers better get its offense in gear by then. I'd prefer for Rutgers to face a full strength team and win, of course, but we need major game 1 - game 2 improvement for there to be a shot at a win.